GROUP ADVISING Information for Sophomores

Spring 2013

To Do List before Group Advising

Update your four-year plan

Check URSA account for ‘Holds’ and registration date

‘Holds’ prohibit registration

Check for transfer credit accuracy

Important Information – CRN#

You are encouraged to check out the CRN# for classes

Valuable information can be found by clicking on the CRN# for any class:◦Location, days, times class meets on campus◦Prerequisites◦Method of instruction◦Required fees, field experience hours, etc…◦Notes specific to the course◦Link to view the catalog entry for the course

Course Information

• Please click on the CRN number for specific course prerequisites and information• Especially: FILM 120, GEOG 390

• ART Concentration – contact connie.stewart@unco.edu regarding classes

• ENG 218 (Introduction to Linguistics) is an option for ENG 318 in the language arts concentration

*PTEP program requires a ‘B’ or better in ENG 122 OR ENG 123

GPA is Very Important!

• 2.75 cumulative GPA prerequisite: • EDF 370• EDEL 350• PSY 347• EDSE 430• TESL 370• ART 444• Reading Minor - EDRD 340, 410, 411 (‘B’ or better in 410)

Waiting List

If EDRD 314, 319; EDEL 320, 350; or EDF 370 are closed

Put your name on the waiting list

The waiting list is located on the PTEP website www.unco.edu/teach

PTEP will notify you via Bear mail if a new section opens

ESL Information

TESL 101 is required - 0 cr. application◦ Packet is available on Blackboard or Hispanic

Studies Office – Candelaria 0295

Take TESL 101 with MAS 100 or MAS 2751 full year of college level foreign language

required (Spanish recommended)Take the Online Spanish Assessment http://www.unco.edu/hispstds/span_placement_exam.

html

Additional Questions?

Contact elizabeth.franklin@unco.edu

Reading MinorIt is easy to add a reading minor with the

following courses:EDRD 314 (required for ISET major)EDRD 319 (required for ISET major)EDRD 340 (cumulative GPA – 2.75)EDRD 410 (option - language arts

concentration; cumulative GPA – 2.75 )EDRD 411 (prerequisite – grade of ‘B’ or higher

in EDRD 410)One of the following:

◦ COMM 223◦ COMM 350◦ EDRD 422◦ EDRD 408 (1-3 cr.)

Be a Volunteer at Teacher Employment Days!

Teacher Employment Days (TED) April 4 & 5More than 100 school districts from

approximately14 states will be representedFirst-hand opportunity to observe the

process of teacher candidate interviewsVolunteers are needed in numerous areas:

◦Greeting◦Refreshments◦Directions/information* Details will be sent via the Listserv

How to get your PIN

Attend Group AdvisingPeel off name label (alphabetical by last

name)Go to ISET website www.unco.edu/iset

◦News and Events ISET Group Advising SurveyUse PASSCODE from name labelTake ISET Group Advising surveySubmitWrite down PIN Register on designated date (check on

URSA)

Registration

Registration for Summer 2013 begins April 1

◦No PIN required

◦If applicable please check with Financial Aid regarding summer funding